{"id":1045,"date":"2023-12-27T04:33:35","date_gmt":"2023-12-27T04:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/?p=1045"},"modified":"2023-12-27T04:39:17","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T04:39:17","slug":"books-about-finding-your-purpose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/books-about-finding-your-purpose\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Most Powerful Books on Finding Your Purpose"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to find your purpose, but it all feels a bit daunting. Maybe it seems a little too Hollywood. It may feel too far out of reach and too unrealistic. Maybe you\u2019re afraid that it\u2019s too late. Or that it\u2019s too overwhelming to consider at this point in life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The truth is, these are all misconceptions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding purpose is way more attainable than you realize. And it\u2019s possible for everyone at any stage of life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Finding purpose is the difference between living aimlessly and living by direction.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> And it\u2019s an absolute necessity for leading a meaningful and fulfilling life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Finding purpose also improves your outlook on life and can boost your health and longevity.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It allows you to align your passion with soul-satisfying work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what\u2019s the quickest way to squash all your misbeliefs and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">finally<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> find your purpose?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It all starts with a book.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why start with a book on your journey?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Books are what will help you map out the way to finding your purpose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside a book is a wealth of knowledge pulled from someone else\u2019s years of study and life experience. That knowledge is all condensed into helpful tools, techniques, and lessons to effectively support you in your endeavor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Books about finding your purpose are also valuable resources for sparking life-changing transformation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading lets you sit with yourself and go inward\u2014a significant step when navigating through the heavy question of personal purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Books about finding your purpose meet you exactly where you are. Then, they gently guide you in the direction you want to head towards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think of these books about finding your purpose as a cheaper but equally informational personal mentor. Sort of like a life coach on the page!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to dive into your next book? Here\u2019s a list of ten transformative books on finding purpose to get you started on your journey!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">In this post<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/books-about-finding-your-purpose\/#1_%E2%80%9CThe_Purpose_Driven_Life%E2%80%9D_by_Rick_Warren\" >1: &#8220;The Purpose Driven Life&#8221; by Rick Warren<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/books-about-finding-your-purpose\/#2_%E2%80%9CMans_Search_for_Meaning%E2%80%9D_by_Viktor_E_Frankl\" >2: &#8220;Man&#8217;s Search for Meaning&#8221; by Viktor E. Frankl<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/books-about-finding-your-purpose\/#3_%E2%80%9CThe_Alchemist%E2%80%9D_by_Paulo_Coelho\" >3: &#8220;The Alchemist&#8221; by Paulo Coelho<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/books-about-finding-your-purpose\/#4_%E2%80%9CStart_with_Why%E2%80%9D_by_Simon_Sinek\" >4: &#8220;Start with Why&#8221; by Simon Sinek<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/books-about-finding-your-purpose\/#5_%E2%80%9CBig_Magic%E2%80%9D_by_Elizabeth_Gilbert\" >5: &#8220;Big Magic&#8221; by Elizabeth Gilbert<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/books-about-finding-your-purpose\/#6_%E2%80%9CFinding_Your_Element%E2%80%9D_by_Ken_Robinson\" >6: &#8220;Finding Your Element&#8221; by Ken Robinson<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/books-about-finding-your-purpose\/#7_%E2%80%9CDesigning_Your_Life%E2%80%9D_by_Bill_Burnett_and_Dave_Evans\" >7: &#8220;Designing Your Life&#8221; by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/books-about-finding-your-purpose\/#8_%E2%80%9CThe_Four_Agreements%E2%80%9D_by_Don_Miguel_Ruiz\" >8: &#8220;The Four Agreements&#8221; by Don Miguel Ruiz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/books-about-finding-your-purpose\/#9_%E2%80%9CEssentialism%E2%80%9D_by_Greg_McKeown\" >9: &#8220;Essentialism&#8221; by Greg McKeown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/books-about-finding-your-purpose\/#10_%E2%80%9CDaring_Greatly%E2%80%9D_by_Brene_Brown\" >10: &#8220;Daring Greatly&#8221; by Bren\u00e9 Brown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/books-about-finding-your-purpose\/#Authors_Preference\" >Author&#8217;s Preference:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/books-about-finding-your-purpose\/#Bonus_Pick\" >Bonus Pick:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/books-about-finding-your-purpose\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"purpose\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_%E2%80%9CThe_Purpose_Driven_Life%E2%80%9D_by_Rick_Warren\"><\/span><strong>1: &#8220;The Purpose Driven Life&#8221; by Rick Warren<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1048 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20160906.1-300x173.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20160906.1-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20160906.1-768x443.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20160906.1-150x86.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20160906.1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rick Warren says nothing energizes us more than having a clear purpose. But how do we uncover that purpose?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In The Purpose Driven Life, Warren lays out the clear path. Chapter by chapter, <\/span><b>he<\/b> <b>guides readers through a 40-day spiritual journey grounded in scripture and Christian values<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the beginning, Warren clarifies that this is not a self-help book. And it isn\u2019t a book about looking for the answer within.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, it\u2019s a book about looking to God to understand what He created you to be. This idea is the whole premise that Warren\u2019s approach to finding purpose centers on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cYou cannot arrive at your life\u2018s purpose by starting with a focus on yourself,\u201d Warren explains, adding, \u201cYou must begin with God, your Creator.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Key takeaways <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from the book:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of this begins with God.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> He is the starting point in the search for purpose. Once we understand this, we can unveil our role in God\u2019s larger plan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life is a temporary preparation for eternity. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like a practice test before the final exam. Our purpose is really about our eternal legacies, not our earthly ones.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warren also lays out the <\/span><b>Five Essential Purposes <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">behind living a purpose-driven life directed by God.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To live for God\u2019s pleasure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To live for God\u2019s family<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To become like Christ<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To serve God through ministry\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To fulfill your mission in the world\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within the book, Warren includes practical exercises that are clear and straightforward. At the end of each chapter, there\u2019s always a point to ponder, a verse to remember, and a question to consider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, <\/span><b>The Purpose Driven Life has sold upwards of 60 million copies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Since its initial release in 2002, it\u2019s been met with glowing praise and continues to inspire people worldwide.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Provide an affiliate link to purchase the book, encouraging readers to explore it further.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"search\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_%E2%80%9CMans_Search_for_Meaning%E2%80%9D_by_Viktor_E_Frankl\"><\/span><strong>2: &#8220;Man&#8217;s Search for Meaning&#8221; by Viktor E. Frankl<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1049 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mans-Search-for-Meaning-by-Viktor-E.-Frankl-scaled-1-300x228.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mans-Search-for-Meaning-by-Viktor-E.-Frankl-scaled-1-300x228.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mans-Search-for-Meaning-by-Viktor-E.-Frankl-scaled-1-1024x780.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mans-Search-for-Meaning-by-Viktor-E.-Frankl-scaled-1-768x585.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mans-Search-for-Meaning-by-Viktor-E.-Frankl-scaled-1-1536x1169.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mans-Search-for-Meaning-by-Viktor-E.-Frankl-scaled-1-2048x1559.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mans-Search-for-Meaning-by-Viktor-E.-Frankl-scaled-1-150x114.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Man\u2019s Search for Meaning, Viktor E. Frankl gives a harrowing account of his experience surviving in concentration camps during the Holocaust.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While imprisoned, Frankl observed how the prisoners who stopped looking to the future lost their will to live quickly. Their sense of meaning was stripped because they could not find any purpose to their suffering.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frankl, however, saw that <\/span><b>his suffering was an opportunity for achievement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014a chance to answer to life through the right actions and decisions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Love for his wife, the beauty of nature, and curiosity about the future kept him going. He also found meaning in the hope of rewriting his lost manuscript someday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Frankl\u2019s will to survive remained intact<\/b> <b>by finding meaning in his experience.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All these observations also informed Frankl\u2019s later work as a psychiatrist. They led to his development of <\/span><b>Logotherapy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which focuses on helping people give meaning to their lives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Frankl believes that people&#8217;s central motivation in life is to find meaning.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> He views life as having endless meaning and believes that if life has meaning, suffering must have meaning too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you can identify the meaning of suffering, it no longer feels like suffering.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One belief system that helped Frankl survive his situation was Tragic Optimism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The Tragic Optimist finds hope no matter how unfortunate the circumstance.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Traumatic emotions and experiences are acknowledged instead of avoided. And they are accepted as a chance to find greater purpose and meaning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frankl\u2019s philosophy is that<\/span><b> it doesn\u2019t matter what we expect of life. What matters is what life expects of us<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Every situation holds an opportunity to discover the meaning within. And that meaning will always be particular to the person and the circumstance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Bottom Line: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The meaning of life is unconditional. You can discover purpose wherever you look for it<\/span><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Provide an affiliate link to purchase the book, encouraging readers to explore it further.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Alchemist\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_%E2%80%9CThe_Alchemist%E2%80%9D_by_Paulo_Coelho\"><\/span><strong>3: &#8220;The Alchemist&#8221; by Paulo Coelho<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1050 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/download.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/download.jpg 275w, https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/download-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho serves as an allegory for self-discovery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>It\u2019s an enchanting narrative emphasizing the importance of following dreams and listening to the heart\u2019s desires.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too many people let fear hold them from following their dreams. But The Alchemist reminds readers that <\/span><b>\u201cfear of suffering is worse than suffering itself.\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And it promises \u201cno heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Alchemist says you can find your heart and treasure in the same place. <\/span><b>Simply put, listening to the heart\u2019s desires is the way to find purpose and fulfillment in life.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Santiago, the protagonist, sets out on a journey of self-discovery sparked by recurring dreams of treasure in the Egyptian pyramids. In his quest for the treasure, he learns valuable life lessons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obstacles test Santiago while teaching him the importance of perseverance when facing failure. <\/span><b>Despite the many setbacks that tempt him to stray from his path, Santiago carries on.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omens guide him, while showing him the power of trusting the unknown in the face of fear. <\/span><b>Santiago learns not to let fear or doubt hold him back.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Alchemist promises that, <\/span><b>\u201cWhen you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Santiago\u2019s journey demonstrates this sentiment and inspires readers from all backgrounds to pursue their passions and find their purpose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This universally appealing tale reminds readers to release fear and confidently follow their heart\u2019s desire, however old they may be.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Provide an affiliate link to purchase the book, encouraging readers to explore it further.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Start\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_%E2%80%9CStart_with_Why%E2%80%9D_by_Simon_Sinek\"><\/span><strong>4: &#8220;Start with Why&#8221; by Simon Sinek<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1051 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/download-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"377\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/download-1.jpg 197w, https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/download-1-150x195.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 377px) 100vw, 377px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simon Sinek believes that <\/span><b>if you don\u2019t know why, you can\u2019t know how, either.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In his book Start with Why, Sinek demonstrates how clarifying your why is the ultimate impetus of lasting success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sinek focuses on how companies with a clear \u201cwhy\u201d have the upper hand against those who only stop to answer \u2018what.\u2019\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A clear why inspires consumers. It\u2019s the thing that fosters customer loyalty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When people in a company can understand its \u201cwhy,\u201d they feel a greater sense of belonging and, in turn, become more productive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But Sinek\u2019s concept of starting with why isn\u2019t only relevant to professional endeavors. It\u2019s also just as applicable for personal ones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the question of why, Sinek says he is asking what your purpose, beliefs, and values are. <\/span><b>Once you can identify your why, everything else becomes clear.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regarding purpose-driven leadership, Sinek clarifies the difference between being a leader and leading.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He defines a leader as the person with the highest rank. A leader receives their position through merit, politics, or good luck.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leading, however, is inspired. <\/span><b>People follow by choice rather than obligation.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purpose-driven leadership centers on the latter. It\u2019s what drives historic social movements and successful companies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sinek\u2019s<\/b> <b>Golden Circle theory provides a practical framework for effectively discovering and communicating your purpose.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a communication tool that works from the inside out:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, you define \u201c<\/span><b><i>why<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d you do what you do.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, \u201c<\/span><b><i>how<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d you do what you do.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And lastly, \u201c<\/span><b><i>what<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d you do.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He shapes his three-dimensional version of the Golden Circle as a cone to represent a megaphone. <\/span><b>\u201cFor a why to have the power to move people it must not only be clear, it must be amplified to reach enough people to tip the scale,\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sinek clarifies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, a strong why that inspires is not only clear, it\u2019s also loud. Your why has to be heard by a large enough audience to have a significant impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Provide an affiliate link to purchase the book, encouraging readers to explore it further.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Big\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_%E2%80%9CBig_Magic%E2%80%9D_by_Elizabeth_Gilbert\"><\/span><strong>5: &#8220;Big Magic&#8221; by Elizabeth Gilbert<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1052 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bigmagicbookreview-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"579\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bigmagicbookreview-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bigmagicbookreview-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bigmagicbookreview-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bigmagicbookreview-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bigmagicbookreview-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bigmagicbookreview-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Big Magic explores the magic and synchronicity behind creativity, ideas, and what Elizabeth Gilbert terms \u201ccreative living.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gilbert suggests that <\/span><b>creative living is playful. It is a life driven more by curiosity than fear.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This idea is a pivotal takeaway because <\/span><b>we move closer to uncovering our purpose when our curiosity leads us.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIf you are alive, you are creative,\u201d Gilbert encourages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone can lead a creative life, so long as they have the bravery to choose it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But being brave does not mean being fearless!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gilbert believes fear and creativity are conjoined. Instead of fighting against fear, she makes room for it. Gilbert says fear gets a seat and even a voice but never a vote. <\/span><b>Only creativity makes the decisions.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Big Magic empowers readers to tap into their creative potential by leading a creative life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Leading a creative life is all about following curiosities and trusting the unknown. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It means making room for play, excitement, and personal enjoyment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, the creative life is an expansive one full of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">big magic<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Provide an affiliate link to purchase the book, encouraging readers to explore it further.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Finding\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_%E2%80%9CFinding_Your_Element%E2%80%9D_by_Ken_Robinson\"><\/span><strong>6: &#8220;Finding Your Element&#8221; by Ken Robinson<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1053 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/download-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"358\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/download-2.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/download-2-150x198.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding Your Element by Ken Robinson is a self-exploratory guidebook helping readers identify their unique talents, passions, and interests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To find your element, you must align your innate capabilities and passions with meaningful work you enjoy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is what leads to a sense of purpose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not enough to do what you\u2019re good at\u2014you have to feel passionate about it, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robinson says there are <\/span><b>3 Elemental Principles <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that finding your element is based on<\/span><b>:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your life is unique<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You create your own life<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life is Organic<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within the book, Robinson offers numerous resources and tools to aid in discovering your element.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each chapter contains practical techniques, thought-provoking questions, and exploratory exercises to bring you deeper insight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One core process to finding your element includes stopping the noise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robinson says,<\/span><b> \u201cTo find your element, you have to get to know yourself better. You have to spend time with yourself apart from other people\u2019s opinions of you.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this reason, Robinson encourages meditation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the book\u2019s first exercise, he asks readers to take five minutes to be intentional. He guides you to close your eyes, deeply inhale, slowly exhale, and focus on the flow of your breath.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many other exercises involve reflective activities like mind mapping, creating visual collages, and automatic writing. And they all help with gaining further clarity to uncover your element.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Provide an affiliate link to purchase the book, encouraging readers to explore it further.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Designing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_%E2%80%9CDesigning_Your_Life%E2%80%9D_by_Bill_Burnett_and_Dave_Evans\"><\/span><strong>7: &#8220;Designing Your Life&#8221; by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1054 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-04-at-1.13.19-PM-e1699787681886-300x231.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"635\" height=\"489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-04-at-1.13.19-PM-e1699787681886-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-04-at-1.13.19-PM-e1699787681886-150x115.png 150w, https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-04-at-1.13.19-PM-e1699787681886.png 586w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever considered the amount of skill that went into creating your cell phone? Your laptop? Your car? Or the type of thinking that went into transforming an idea into a masterfully made product?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designing Your Life wants you to apply the same design principles that produced your favorite products into the construction of your life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burnett and Evans highlight how implementing design thinking into your life can help you transform yours into a more purposeful and fulfilling one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The two act as your personal design team throughout the book and encourage you to adopt a designer\u2019s mindset.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step to developing a designer\u2019s mindset? Understanding these <\/span><b>Five Design Thinking Simple Mindsets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Curiosity<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is an exploratory and playful mindset. It lets you recognize the many possibilities that are all around you.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bias to Action <\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is<\/span><\/i> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a build-your-way-forward mindset that encourages you to try things and test them out by prototyping<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s experimental and unattached to the outcome.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reframing<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">requires stepping back, checking biases, and reframing your POV to allow for new solutions to a problem.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Awareness<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">involves keeping your focus on the process itself instead of an end goal.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Radical Collaboration<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">means you need to get help from others.<\/span><\/i> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For excellent design, you need to have a team.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Burnett and Evans bring up the key point that designers<\/b><b><i> build<\/i><\/b><b> their way forward rather than <\/b><b><i>think<\/i><\/b><b> their way forward.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This strategy is highlighted in the Bias to Action mindset, and it\u2019s what a designer would call <\/span><b>prototyping<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Prototyping plays an integral part in exploring different potential paths and finding purpose.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A well-designed prototype is a safe, noncommittal way to try things out and gather insight about versions of your future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Prototyping begins with a good question. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It allows you to create the experiences needed to \u201cfail fast and fail forward\u201d into a solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it involves imagination, prototyping is grounded in practical, physical experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>One form of prototyping involves holding \u201cPrototype Conversations.\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To do this, you seek out people currently working in the career or living the life you aspire to. Through conversation with them, the goal is to form a clear sense of what that specific career or life entails. You also want to understand how they got there. Then, imagine if you can see yourself being passionate about that same job or lifestyle for an extended time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The other form is called \u201cPrototype Experiences.\u201d <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This process is about learning through experience. For example, by getting an internship or shadowing someone within an industry you\u2019d like to be in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the many other practical exercises and design tools within Designing Your Life, one of the most effective is the simple act of reframing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burnett and Evans provide numerous examples of \u201cDysfunctional Beliefs\u201d flipped into more empowering, functional \u201cReframes\u201d all throughout their book. For example\u2013<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Dysfunctional Belief: <\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I need to figure out my best possible life, make a plan, and then execute it.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Reframe: <\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are multiple great lives and plans within me, and I get to choose which one to build my way forward to next.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the end, Burnett and Evans will completely transform any limiting beliefs you may currently hold about what is really possible for your life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick up this book if you finally want to create a well-designed life that aligns with your values and aspirations!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Provide an affiliate link to purchase the book, encouraging readers to explore it further.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Four\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_%E2%80%9CThe_Four_Agreements%E2%80%9D_by_Don_Miguel_Ruiz\"><\/span><strong>8: &#8220;The Four Agreements&#8221; by Don Miguel Ruiz<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1055 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The_Four_Agreements_Book_Review-300x233.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"558\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The_Four_Agreements_Book_Review-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The_Four_Agreements_Book_Review-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The_Four_Agreements_Book_Review-150x117.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The_Four_Agreements_Book_Review.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In The Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz showcases how readers can use ancient Toltec wisdom to find personal freedom and discover their purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From an early age, we receive conditioning from the adults closest to us. With no choice, we inherit their opinions, belief systems, morals, rules, and cultural norms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These early \u201cagreements\u201d go on to shape and dictate our lives. They become our personal truths, even though they may be based on fear and emotionally drain us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ruiz says that Toltec warriors see belief systems like these as a type of parasite governing minds and lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As adults, we must examine our old agreements and let them die.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In their place, <\/span><b>Ruiz suggests practicing four new agreements that will lead the way to finding personal freedom and purpose.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Agreement 1: \u201cBe impeccable with your word.\u201d <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This agreement requires you to be more intentional in what you say and encourages a sense of personal accountability. It can be a helpful tool in guiding readers toward self-discovery. You\u2019ll learn what matters to you once you commit to genuinely aligning your actions with your words\u2014no more broken goals and intentions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Agreement 2: \u201cDon\u2019t take anything personally.\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Applying this agreement means retiring the idea that we are the main character in everyone else\u2019s life. It\u2019s understanding that what people say has everything to do with them and nothing to do with you. Embodying this transformational agreement is freedom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Agreement 3:\u00a0 \u201cDon\u2019t make assumptions.\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Assumptions are the quickest way to ruin relationships. When you stop to ask questions first, you gain true clarity on the situation and transform your relationships into something more authentic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Agreement 4: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>\u201cAlways do your best.\u201d <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one is not about measuring how much you take on each day. Your best is going to look different each day. It can switch up depending on your mood and energy level. All that matters is that you are honestly giving your best effort daily. When you start practicing this agreement, all your days will feel productive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ruiz says these Four Agreements give you the instructions for finding heaven on earth.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another idea Ruiz shares is his belief that we are always dreaming. Not just when we are asleep but when we are awake, too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although we each have a personal dream, many people are caught up in society\u2019s shared dream. They feel confused about their purpose and desires because of clashing beliefs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the life you find yourself in isn\u2019t working for you, Ruiz invites you to dream anew!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He maps out practical ways to break old agreements and embrace new perspectives. Ruiz shows you how to transform your life into a more purposeful and enjoyable one!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Provide an affiliate link to purchase the book, encouraging readers to explore it further.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Essentialism\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_%E2%80%9CEssentialism%E2%80%9D_by_Greg_McKeown\"><\/span><strong>9: &#8220;Essentialism&#8221; by Greg McKeown<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1056 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/essentialism-book-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"641\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/essentialism-book-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/essentialism-book-1024x763.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/essentialism-book-768x573.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/essentialism-book-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/essentialism-book.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greg McKeown\u2019s Essentialism provides a minimalistic strategy for tackling the mental clutter that comes with figuring out where to put our focus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Essentialism lies in identifying and focusing on the key activities and choices that matter while wasting no attention on those that don\u2019t.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s a total mindset shift from choosing distraction to choosing with intentionality and wisdom. From doing more to doing less\u2014but more effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cEssentialism is not about how to get more things done,\u201d McKeown explains, \u201cit\u2019s about how to get the right things done.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aligning ourselves in this \u201cright\u201d direction sets us toward a purposeful life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following McKeown\u2019s process of pursuing less allows us to slow down and make space for the answer to: \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s my purpose?\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By narrowing the list of what we choose to take on, the question doesn\u2019t become: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhat should I say yes to?\u201d <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But instead: \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do I say no to<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This question helps us find the clarity needed to unveil our life\u2019s purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">McKeown points out that saying yes to one thing ultimately requires saying no to many others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being able to say no to non-essentials is a fundamental prerequisite to leading a fulfilling, purposeful life where your goals take priority.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many people, though, saying no feels like an extreme faux pas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In solution, McKeown offers up a <\/span><b>\u201c\u2018No\u2019 Repertoire\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> full of scripts for readers to utilize in their own lives when saying \u201cno\u201d gracefully.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One script includes the soft \u201cno,\u201d which translates to a \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no but<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d It\u2019s a \u201cno\u201d (for now) that leaves room for a time you find more convenient. For example, \u201cI can\u2019t right now, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">but<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I\u2019d love to try for next month.\u201d This script is best used by email.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essentialism also demonstrates how what you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">don\u2019t<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> do can be as important as what you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">do<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A historical example of this is Rosa Parks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">McKeown observes how her refusal to move to the back of the bus sparked the civil rights movement. He points out how this simple \u201cno\u201d pivoted history.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By saying \u201cno,\u201d Parks was able to step into her purpose of becoming a leading figure in a monumental social justice movement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>One practical essentialism strategy McKeown shares, which can also help with discovering purpose, involves creating space to explore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exploration helps weed out what\u2019s indispensable from what\u2019s inconsequential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One facet of exploration is escaping. This practice means making time in your busy schedule to sit and think, free from distraction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a time to explore the thoughts and ideas within. Even if it\u2019s just carving out five minutes in your morning, McKeown emphasizes that it\u2019s a worthwhile investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Provide an affiliate link to purchase the book, encouraging readers to explore it further.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Daring\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_%E2%80%9CDaring_Greatly%E2%80%9D_by_Brene_Brown\"><\/span><strong>10: &#8220;Daring Greatly&#8221; by Bren\u00e9 Brown<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1057 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0885-1080x675-1-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"616\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0885-1080x675-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0885-1080x675-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0885-1080x675-1-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0885-1080x675-1-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0885-1080x675-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, you want to find purpose? Embrace vulnerability and imperfection first.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bren\u00e9 Brown, a shame and empathy researcher, believes this is essential to living a wholehearted, purposeful life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why? Because <\/span><b>we are hardwired to connect.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cConnection is why we\u2019re here,\u201d Brown says. \u201cIt\u2019s what gives purpose and meaning to our lives.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In her book Daring Greatly, Brene Brown dispels the myth of vulnerability being a weakness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She explains that <\/span><b>vulnerability is a strength and a prerequisite to forming the authentic relationships we need.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But too many people shy away from vulnerability because of the shame that comes with it. Shame for being imperfect. Shame for trying. Shame over what others may think of them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shame is a destructive emotion that permeates throughout our culture\u2013from our work, our schools, our families, and our communities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through her research, Brown set out to fully understand shame. And to identify what separates people who are resilient to shame (the \u201cwholehearted\u201d) from those controlled by it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within her research data, Brown found <\/span><b>The Five Most Important Themes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connection is indispensable. It\u2019s where we find purpose.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The one thing separating those who feel they belong from those who don\u2019t is their beliefs about their worthiness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fostering a secure sense of worthiness involves practice and intention.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courage, connection, and compassion are the focal points of wholehearted living.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wholehearted value vulnerability and cite it as the reason for their courage, connection, and compassion.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown also identified three <\/span><b>Common Vulnerability Shields <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">people tend to put up<\/span><b>:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreboding Joy<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013the fear that joy is temporary and carries a negative catch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfectionism<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013the belief that being perfect will protect you from shame.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numbing<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013losing yourself in something to stop or comfort the pain.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These shields are what stop us from making honest connections and living wholeheartedly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to start embracing vulnerability on your journey toward finding your purpose? Daring Greatly provides the strategies for you to succeed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One core strategy is practicing <\/span><b>Shame Resilience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Brown recognizes shame resistance is impossible, so instead, she advocates for resilience over shame.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><b>Shame resilience is about moving from shame to empathy,\u201d <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown explains.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather than avoiding shame, it\u2019s about moving through the experience with authenticity and leaving it with even more compassion, courage, and connection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Three Shame Resilience Moves<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share your experience with a trusted loved one.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use loving and soothing self-talk.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Own your truths so you can narrate your story\u2019s ending.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Main Takeaway<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: To dare greatly and find your purpose, start by embracing your imperfections, believing in your worthiness, and showing your authentic self!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Provide an affiliate link to purchase the book, encouraging readers to explore it further.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Preference\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Authors_Preference\"><\/span><strong>Author&#8217;s Preference:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While each book in the list offers valuable insights and unique perspectives on finding purpose, it&#8217;s important to note that personal preferences may vary. However, based on extensive research and popular opinion, the following book is often regarded as an exceptional choice:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Man\u2019s Search For Meaning by Victor Frankl<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on personal preference, my \u201cBest Choice\u201d pick goes to:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This book was a great tool in helping me dismantle a lot of \u201cDysfunctional Beliefs\u201d into healthier \u201cReframes.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking on a designer\u2019s mindset helped me approach finding purpose in a fun and creative way. And it\u2019s a philosophy I continue to use in many aspects of my life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Bonus\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_Pick\"><\/span><strong>Bonus Pick:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And for those looking for something extra, my Bonus Pick goes to:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Yes! Commit. Do. Live: Embrace the Brain-Body Connection to Achieve Your True Desires by Lisa Charles<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Thoughts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These books prove that finding<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your purpose is not the daunting, impossible experience you may have initially imagined it to be.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding your purpose is a fun, collaborative, and exploratory process that begins when and how you decide it does!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like life brims with infinite meaning, <\/span><b>there are endless ways of finding your purpose.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of these books about finding your purpose approach the process uniquely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And it\u2019s up to you to determine which method resonates the most.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So now, on to <\/span><b>deciding where to begin\u2014<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you like to mix play and creativity into your journey while dreaming up some wild ideas? Start with:<\/span><i><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert<br \/>\n<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0or<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you want to embrace more vulnerability and authenticity along your journey? Start with:<\/span><i><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>Daring Greatly by Bren\u00e9 Brown<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you hoping to gain more clarity on your purpose and better discernment? Start with:<\/span><i><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>Essentialism by Greg McKeown<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0or<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>Start With Why by Simon Sinek<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you like to begin your journey toward purpose with spiritual grounding? Start with:<\/span><i><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking for a philosophical take on the search for purpose? Start with:<\/span><i><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>Man\u2019s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you find inspiration through prose, symbolism, and enchanting allegory? Start with:<\/span><i><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking for a guidebook complete with practical exercises and real-life examples for you to relate to? Start with:<\/span><i><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>Finding Your Element by Ken Robinson<br \/>\n<\/i><\/b><i style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0or<\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you like to start your journey by freeing yourself of old beliefs and shifting your perspective? Start with:<\/span><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no wrong answer. Just begin somewhere!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Embarking on this journey will be highly transformative.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you uncover your purpose, your doubts and indecisions will grow smaller and smaller. Your path will seem that much clearer. Life will flow more freely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bottom Line?<\/span><b> Finding your purpose is the key to leading a more fulfilling and meaningful life!<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">FOLLOW US ON:<br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/yescoachlisa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.ph\/RTWTribe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pinterest<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lisaembracefitness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/embraceyourfitness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You may also like:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/new-beginnings-quotes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">200+ Empowering New Beginnings Quotes to Ignite Your Inner Courage<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/you-are-amazing-quotes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">110 Heartwarming &#8216;You Are Special&#8217; Quotes to Brighten Your Love One&#8217;s Day<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yescoachlisa.com\/blog\/things-to-be-grateful-for\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">505 Things to Be Grateful For That Will Lighten Your Day<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the 10 most powerful books on finding your purpose. 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